The country of origin immaterial
Association Number W163000037
Our group was established on 16th. December 2005. We have 12 team members including 4 who are fluent in French. Part of our objective is to have fun so in November 2006 we formed our line dance group "Boisme Boots". Sessions are held in the Salle Polyvalente at Boisme every Tuesday afternoon 2.00pm to 4.00pm, cost is 3 euro per session. Proceeds go to Cancer Support Deux-Sèvres.
Avril Andrews, the President of Deux-Sèvres Cancer Support Group
Cancer Support Deux-Sèvres & Vendèe
We participate at various events through the year including:
1st. July 2007 - Lamb Roast - Mazieres en Gatine
2nd. Sept 2007 - Vide Grenier - La Peyratte
30th. Sept 2007 - Charity Auction – Boisme
14th. October 2007 - English Tea Dance - Boisme for October Rose Amoena
9th. Dec 2007 - Christmas Fair - Terves
Since we formed our group has assisted twelve persons affected by cancer.
Avril can be contacted by e-mail at:
Through the good offices of John and Maureen Whatmore who host this enterprise the
22nd June saw the opening of Good as New Clothes & Accessories with all proceeds
going to Cancer Support Deux-Sèvres. As can be seen in the photographs the opening
day was very busy and interest has remained high ever since. With plenty of high
quality stock arriving on a regular basis and a good turnaround there is always a
good selection to be viewed. Maureen and John live at Geay which is halfway between
Bressuire and Thouars, are open Monday and Wednesday afternoons and all day Saturday.
They can be contacted on 05 49 96 22 92.
The opening of Good as New Clothes & Accessories on 22nd June
Thé Dansant (Tea Dance) at Boisme 14th. October for October Rose Ameona
On the 14th. October our team in Deux-Sèvres supported Amoena France and the international
month for Breast Cancer Prevention by holding a Thé Dansant at Boismé.
Candles and pins were for sale and everyone enjoyed the Fashion Show organised by
Mrs Maureen Whatmore with the models wearing clothes from her Good As New collection.
The number of people attending the event was not as many as hoped. We think this
was due to the fine weather and a large local fair and market taking place the same
day.
On a positive side there were as many French as ex-pats who enjoyed the afternoon
including the mayor and we have been asked to repeat the occasion next year.
Avril Andrews,
President of
Cancer Support
Deux-Sèvres
carries out a
last minute
inspection
before the crowds came in following the official opening.
